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There's always lots of discussion about the various outdoor rock speakers. I have a pair from Outdoor Speaker Depot and they sound good enough, but I thought I'd throw this out for those folks who are thinking of buying a set. They are great for around a patio, as the speakers in them are...

My wife is bugging me about what to get me for my birthday and Christmas. We just put in a pool and patio and I was thinking one of these would be nice for late summer and early fall: http://www.thebluerooster.com/catalog/grape-chimenea-outdoor-fireplace-p-34.html We’ve had a firepit, but...

Last night's snow here in Northeast Ohio was the kick in the pants I needed to get my self-built vinyl liner pool winterized. We turned the heat off mid September and the automatic cover has been closed since then. Last night the temps just barely made it to freezing, so I haven't sustained any...

I'm laying out the patio around my new pool. I have a smallish area where I'd like to put a two-person cafe table. For those of you who have one of these, what size area does it occupy the chairs, you know pushed out a bit from the table as if a person was relaxing with a cup of coffee? I...

I've been lurking through the BBQ/Grilling boards in preparation for my outdoor kitchen I hope to build next summer. It got me wondering how many servings can be expected out of a given size brisket, assuming there are a few other tasty side dishes on the table also? Ponz

I've got my self-built vinyl pool up and running, but have not installed the slide or deck jets yet. I'd appreciate suggestions on how to configure these items. I've got a 2" return line running from my equipment pad to a remote location where it will split for the slide and deck jets. The...

My wife (who is looking over my shoulder) :roll: spotted this lounge set at Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... 401+528299 One of her reservations is that when the cushions need replaced, she won't be able to find ones that fit. Many stores sell the basic chaise lounge...

Hello, all. Brand spanking new Pentair Quad DE 80 (8lbs of DE). Rated at 160 gpm. Intelliflo VF pumping 24gpm. 1 drain, 2 skims, 3 returns. All 2" plumbing. Heater and SWG are not plumbed in yet. Pressure gauge bumped up to not even 5psi during prime, then settled back down to zero at steady...

I've got an 1.5" plug that won't unscrew from the return fitting on my steps. I suspect that I screwed it in a bit too deep and it hit the glue at the back of the fitting. (This happened on another fitting, but I was able to break it loose.) I don't want to force it and break the fitting...

I have been unable to find a good description of Jandy's 3-way Neverlube valves on their website. Maybe I was looking in the wrong place. None of the pool stores in my area carry Jandy valves (Hayward only). The people at the stores are unfamiliar with them and not very willing to find out...